Popular places to take photos in Gunma Prefecture

Nashitaka Observation Flower Hill｜Field of white day lilies photographed from below

This photo was taken from a slightly lower location of a field of white Sennichiben.

OctoberYear 2024October 2024globe amaranthGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Nasataka Observatory Flower Hill

Koizumi Inari Shrine Otorii｜Beautiful cosmos shining in the setting sun

This photo is not a collaboration with the torii gate, but I couldn't resist taking it because the beautifully shaped cosmos was shining in the setting sun.

OctoberYear 2024October 2024cosmosOtorii of Koizumi Inari ShrineGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

The Otorii of Koizumi Inari Shrine｜The soft setting sun and graceful cosmos

This photo is not a collaboration with the torii gate, but I took it because the beautiful cosmos caught my eye with its shape illuminated by the setting sun.

OctoberYear 2024October 2024cosmosOtorii of Koizumi Inari ShrineGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kotoisumi Inari Shrine Otorii｜Cosmos and torii shining at sunset

I took this photo of the cosmos and the torii gate at sunset.

OctoberYear 2024October 2024cosmosOtorii of Koizumi Inari ShrineGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Otorii of Koizumi Inari Shrine｜Elegant co-starring of Otorii and cosmos

This photo was taken during sunset, a beautiful collaboration of the Otorii gate and cosmos.

OctoberYear 2024October 2024cosmosOtorii of Koizumi Inari ShrineGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Lavender field seen from the slope in full purple

This photo is composed looking up from the bottom of the hill.

Year 2024August 2024AugustTanbara Lavender ParklavenderGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Tanbara Lavender Park｜Carpet of colorful flowers on a slope

This photo was taken from above, on a slope full of colorful flowers, to give the composition the appearance of a colorful carpet spreading across the slope.

Year 2024August 2024AugustTanbara Lavender ParklavenderGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

The Castle Town Umbrella Sky｜Special scenery spread by colorful umbrellas

This photo was taken from an angle looking up from directly below, beautifully capturing the reflection of the umbrellas in the sky and the shadows of the trees.

Year 2024July 2024Julyumbrella skyCastle Town Umbrella SkyGunma prefecture (Kantou area)Various Scenery

Jomachi Umbrella Sky｜A special space with colorful umbrellas

This photo was taken from a diagonal downward angle to express the depth of the image of the movement of the umbrella as it flows toward the back of the house.

Year 2024July 2024Julyumbrella skyCastle Town Umbrella SkyGunma prefecture (Kantou area)Various Scenery

Houtokuji Temple｜Fu-ring and refreshing summer sky

This photo was taken from an angle looking up.

Year 2024July 2024JulyHoutokuji TempleGunma prefecture (Kantou area)Various Scenerywind chime

Houtokuji Temple｜Beautiful summer scenery reflected by Japanese umbrella

This photo was taken so that the Japanese umbrella on the horizontal side is the upper and lower object.

Year 2024July 2024JulyJapanese umbrellaHoutokuji TempleGunma prefecture (Kantou area)Various Scenery

Houtokuji Temple｜Summer scenery of fresh green maple leaves and Japanese umbrella

This photo was taken to show both the fresh green maple outside and the Japanese umbrella.

Year 2024July 2024JulyJapanese umbrellaHoutokuji TempleGunma prefecture (Kantou area)Various Scenery

Houtokuji Temple｜Calm view of Jizo and whooping cherries

This photo was taken while trying to find the right balance between the whooping cedar tree and the Jizo.

Year 2024July 2024JulyHoutokuji TempleSarusuri (Japanese snowball)Gunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Houtokuji Temple｜A colorful summer tunnel with the sound of wind chimes

This photo is one in which the wind chime tag happened to be in the perfect position in a series of shots.

Year 2024July 2024JulyHoutokuji TempleGunma prefecture (Kantou area)Various Scenerywind chime

Sakai Himawari Festa in Iyoku｜Sakai Himawari Festa in Iyoku, coloring the summer morning

This photo focuses on a single sunflower, with the sky in the background.

Year 2024July 2024JulySakai Himawari Festa in Iyokusunflower (Helianthus annuus)Gunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Sakai Sunflower Festa in Iyoku｜Sakai Sunflower Festa: Healing Scenery in the Early Morning

In this photo, I photographed sunflowers lying along the road with the sky from a diagonal angle.

Year 2024July 2024JulySakai Himawari Festa in Iyokusunflower (Helianthus annuus)Gunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Houtokuji Temple｜Toko-momiji (floor maple) at Houtokuji Temple! Seek the fantastic beauty of autumn

This photo was taken on a sunny day with autumn leaves reflected on the floor and a blue sky.

NovemberYear 2023November 2023leaves turning redHoutokuji Templeleaves changing color (colour)Gunma prefecture (Kantou area)

Houtokuji Temple｜Autumn at Houtokuji Temple! Healing scenery of autumn leaves and Jizo-san

In this photo, I tried to capture the sunlight and shadows of the Jizo statue in the temple with the autumn leaves in the background.

NovemberYear 2023November 2023leaves turning redHoutokuji Templeleaves changing color (colour)Gunma prefecture (Kantou area)

Tambara Lavender Park｜Enjoy the purple vistas and fragrance at Kanto's hidden oasis

In this photo, I tried to capture the contrast between the vibrant lavender and the green grass.

Year 2023July 2023JulyTanbara Lavender ParklavenderGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)